Orkney and Shetland Studies MLitt

What is special about this course?

This is the only course of its kind that focuses on studying the history, culture, literature, archaeology and language of the Orkney and Shetland Islands; communities of significant strategic importance through the ages.

Come with us on a journey to explore the islands’ unique culture and heritage, delivered by the prize-winning Centre for Nordic Studies team.

You will be able to progress on to research degrees once you have completed this Orkney and Shetland Studies course and you will have gained valuable personal development skills along the way.

Special features

Unique course content not available anywhere else

You are taught by local experts in Orkney and Shetland

We use video conferencing and a virtual learning environment to deliver the course at a distance

Small class sizes

You can also choose options in palaeography, creative writing and North Atlantic Rim studies

You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full Masters degree

Entry requirements

2.1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as History, Archaeology, Literature or Ethnology

Other disciplines, such as history, human geography and the social sciences, will also be considered

Access routes

Students can access the programme from a range of UHI undergraduate programmes including:

What funding can I apply for?

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed your Masters course in Orkney and Shetland Studies, there are a variety of careers you might like to consider. Here is just a taster of the kind of opportunities available to you:

Primary school teaching on completion of a PGDE(P)

Secondary school teaching in English or History on completion of PGDE(P)

Community education

Adult education

Journalism – particularly newspaper and radio

Working for government agencies

Tourism

Teaching on this or similar degrees

Can I progress into further study?

You can progress to PhD study at the University of the Highlands and Islands, and other institutions.

Is there more information available online?

You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.

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